The next morning, he woke up by hearing the alarm. Without opening his eyes, he grabbed the clock to turn it off and then moved back to his position. As his hands fell on something warm and comfy, he opened his eyes, just to find himself lying on Jungkook's bare chest, his hands clinging around Jungkook's belly. He immediately sat up straight and looked at him.
Tae's POV: Shit, Kim Taehyung! When did you become so perverted?
Tae got up from the bed and went to washroom. When he came out, he couldn't see Jungkook there. So he went downstairs. There he found Jungkook in the kitchen, making breakfast. He smiled and took a sit in front of the kitchen table.
Tae: You can cook? I never knew.
JK: There are so many things you don't know about me, Tae!
Tae: Tsk! As if you know everything about me?
JK: Yah, I know everything. You're basically a flower boy who's good for nothing.
Tae: (glared) Yaaa!
JK: (chuckled) Why are you so serious, baby? I'm just joking around.
Tae: Don't call me that.
JK: I thought you love that word. You kept nagging, "baby", "baby" and "baby" when you were drunk.
Tae: Shut up. What are you cooking anyway?
JK: I'm almost done. Go and wait in the table. (smiled)
Tae rolled his eyes and moved to the table.
Tae's POV: See? Just like I said. He and good boy? Impossible. Already started to pick on me just after waking up. Yesterday, everything was his acting, and probably a part of his new plan. No, Tae! You can't fall in his trap again.
JK's POV: Why does he look so cute when he's angry? Oh, God, his feisty eyes and pouting lips totally made my day. I'm getting greedy now. I wanna see that grumpy face every morning. But is that even possible?
Well, he was angry with me, but when he started eating the Makguksu I made for him, he was on the ninth cloud. That pleasure on his face and happiness in his eyes, he didn't even try to hide it. I wish him to be happy and smiling like this every day. If this food is the reason, I'm willing to cook for him for a life time.
After breakfast, they went to university together. On the way, Jungkook and Tae was still bickering like old couple. It didn't turn into a serious fight like past years. But they didn't bother to have a good conversation either.
Days passed like that. Tae and Jungkook used to go to University together as they were in the same neighborhood. At the university, they used to train together and in between trainings, they used to talk a lot. It's not a good conversation though. Jungkook would start provoking Tae and the moment Tae would lose his patience, Jungkook would start flirting again, with an excuse that Goff was looking at them. They became habituated with each others new way of getting along. Jungkook didn't have the courage to confess his feelings to Tae. And Tae totally focused on his career, his skill development and his professionalism. He didn't seem to notice Jungkook's feelings. He can't be blamed for that either, Who would imagine such think when Jungkook literally was having fun testing his patience?
In between all these things, few things actually improved. Like- their bond and skill in court. They both became the strength of the college basketball team. At the begging of summer, their Principal arranged a seven days sports trip for them. The destination was USA, more specifically Jungkook's former institute.
The whole team joined. At first Tae refused to go abroad but Jungkook was more that excited about the trip. So, eventually he made Tae join too. They were staying in a hotel, nearby the institute. Tae was hella tired from traveling for a long time. So, he didn't join the team when they went to the University for formalities.
But when everyone came back to the hotel, except Jungkook, Tae got worried.
He asked a teammate about him. He said Jungkook didn't came back with them. So he's most probably, still in the university, meeting his old friends. Tae thanked him and headed outside.
Tae: Didn't he tell my hyung that he'll be taking care of me for all time here? That brat dared to break his promise!!! I will k*ll him!
Tae's POV: When I reached the university, I found Jungkook sitting with a branch of spoiled rich kid. I went straight towards him and tapped his shoulder. He looked back with an annoyed face. I can't express how pissed off I felt seeing him looking at me like that look in his eyes, even for a mere seconds.
But the next moment, he got up and held my hand with amused look in his eyes.
JK: Why are you here, Tae?
Tae: Tsk! I wonder who the hell broke his promise and left me alone in the hotel (rolled eyes)
JK: Oho! You said it yourself that you were tired, didn't you?
Tae rolled his eyes and Jungkook made him sit on his on seat. Grabbing another chair, he sat beside Tae with a smile on his face.
JK: Guys, it's Kim Taehyung, my neighbor.
Well, that's how they introduce each other to others. They kept talking to Tae too. In a meantime, a gorgeous girl suddenly came and kiss Jungkook on his cheek. Tae was too shocked to react. He was hoping that Jungkook would say something, but when he saw Jungkook smile and pull her in a warm embrace, his mind stopped working.
Other friends of Jungkook was teasing them as a couple and Jungkook didn't mind it either. He introduced Tae as his neighbor to that girl too.
Girl: Hi, Tae! It's Lisa! I know you very well. Aren't you the one who's boyf-
Jungkook nervously covered Lisa's mouth and smiled.
JK: Don't listen to her, Tae! She loves to play around. She's just kidding.
Then he whispered something in her ear and she smiled mischievously. They kept talking among themselves without noticing Tae who didn't even utter a single word after he saw Lisa kissing JK.
Tae: Jungkookah!
Tae stood up and called JK. He looked at him with questioning eyes.
Tae: I'm tired, I gotta return.
JK: I'll come too, wait!
Tae: I don't wanna go with you. I wanna go alone.
JK: But Tae it's pretty late.
Tae: I'm not a girl who needs a company after the sun is down. (faked smile) Don't worry, I will call you once I reach.
Jungkook was a bit taken aback but didn't have the guts to say anything in front of Tae who had dark aura around him. So, Tae greeted everyone and rushed out. He took a cab and went to a bar directly. He sat in front of the counter and started drinking nonstop.
Tae's POV: Jeon f*****Jungkook! I just wanna k*ll you. How dare you keep a girlfriend behind my back? Do i look like a fool to play around? I was alone, you came and made me your friend, then you turned out to be bully. But I didn't tolerate and fight back. We became the legendary SWORN ENEMY.
Then you suddenly left without saying anything. I was happy, happy as I wouldn't have to see your face ever again. I found someone to love, but he cheated on me, I was broken, it was again you, coming to my life, even without my permission.
You kept following me around for all time. Then you....
Wait! Ya! Kim Taehyung! Why are you angry? He got a girlfriend, so what? Whatever you two ever had, it's just an act in front of your MF ex, isn't it? Then why the hell are you whining sitting here, Tae? yes, he was so caring, a bit clingy, a bit possessive (chuckled), sometimes, a bit jealous too. But that's the part of the show, it was a part of your revenge and you know it well too, don't you? Then why dammit? Why are you wasting yourself in alcohol after finding out about his girlfriend?
TIME SKIP TO NEXT MORNING
??: Tae! Tae, wake up! Wake up Tae!
Tae rubbed his eyes and whine in frustration. He sat up straight and managed to speak.
Tae: What happened?
He opened his eyes. It was Bogum who was shaking Tae.
Bogum: We gotta go to the court.
Tae: Court? I haven't even have the breakfast. How am I supposed to play in empty stomach?
Bogum: I'm not talking about Basketball Court dumbo! I'm talking about High Court, the court where.....(cut by Tae)
Tae: High court? For what?
Bogum: You must be kidding. You don't know anything, Tae? Where have you been last night?
Tae: What do you mean?
Tae closed his eyes, trying to remember what happened last night, then he recalled he went to a bar to release his stress. Before he could say something, Bogum pulled him from his bed again.
Bogum: We must be there in 20 minutes, Tae! We're the only he has here.
Tae: Who is he? Oh, please, Bogum! Can you please tell me everything clearly? I don't understand a single word you're saying.
Bogum: (signed) I'm talking about Jungkook, Tae! He was arrested as the prime suspect of a murder.
Tae: What! Yaa, Park Bogum! What the hell are you talking about, huh? It's not a topic to joke around.
Bogum: I'm not joking around, Tae! That's why I was rushing you. We're leaving within 10 minutes. If you wanna go, then get ready, fast! I'll wait for you downstairs.